Eclectic Eye is excited to bring Garrett Leight California Optical to shelves of our midtown Memphis optical dispensary. The collection, often referred to by its initials GLCO, was born in Venice Beach, CA in 2010. The collection bring timeless eyewear with a laid back California attitude twist. The Garrett Leight team is passionate about reimaging classic eyewear, while using the best materials, which results in a clean aesthetic.
Garrett Leight is the son of Larry Leight. Larry was an optician in the 80s and eventually founded his own eyewear brand, Oliver Peoples. His brand grew throughout the late 80s and early 90s and eventually positioned itself as a mainstay in the industry. Garrett grew up in the eyewear world and wanted to infuse his own take and style into the eyewear and the ethos of his own company.
The current design studio is in the arts district of downtown Los Angeles and Garrett and the GLCO team are inspired by the people, places, and stories of California. They source the highest quality materials from all over the world, while being mindful of their ecological and ethical impacts. The designs from Garrett Leight California Optical bring a modern style, while also heavily considering the fit and comfort of frame, in order to create the best wearing experience from a style and fit perspective.
You’ll find as mixture of classic color palettes, whimsical shapes, and an attention to detail in every Garrett Leight frame. Garrett Leight also loves the creativity that collaborations brings and has worked with many brands to create unique offerings. He has worked with fashion brands like Clare V and sports brands like Mitchell & Ness. Garrett loves to golf and has worked with companies like Footjoy and Metalwood Studios.
Please stop in and allow our Eyewear Architects to introduce you to the brand and show you what’s new. GLCO is always releasing new shapes and colors, so even if you already have a Garrett Leight in your collection, there’s always room for more!
